Today's Class- Today we took our first official look at color. Slides included examples of color use in art from pre-history to the 20th century, and I went over basic color theory- including how colors exist, as well as the history of color use and how changes in technology were adapted for artist use. Then the class completed two exercises in color- a color wheel and the mixing of complementary colors.
How to make this up- The class completed two portfolio exercises in basic color using their watercolor paints. First was a 12 hue color wheel, with primary, secondary, and intermediate colors, all mixed from primary colors. Second was an exercise in mixing a pair of complementary colors and the resulting neutral colors that can be created. Below is an example from a previous semester.
Additional examples, as well as full step by step directions on how to complete these ideas can be found here.
These are portfolio exercises and can be made up any time before the end of the semester.
Homework- Nothing new, but don't forget the first paper is due in November.
For next class 10/20/17- Next week we take a break from color and spend some time looking at photography. I'll discuss the history of photography and show examples of the varying technology and the ways the medium has been used to great effect over its history. The exercise will come in the form of an assignment I'll hand out that day and you'll have a few weeks to complete on your own, so no art materials are needed next week.
